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P367 VGA

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,706 mi
Last recorded26,706 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP367 VGA
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing low

underside of the vehicle is in a dirty and corroded condition

welded repairs to the vehicle have been heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Dec 2008 26,706 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing low

underside of the vehicle is in a dirty and corroded condition

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,210 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 11,381 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 11,381 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OSR Tyre needs air.

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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P367 VGA is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 45,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P367 VGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P367 VGA registered?

P367 VGA is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P367 VGA safe to buy?

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